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Kim Welch, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 15 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

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Kim Welch uses a client-centred approach to help people feel heard and regain a sense of direction. She explains things simply and focuses on what matters to each person. Kim works in English and Afrikaans and brings 15 years of experience to her sessions in the United Kingdom.

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and low mood. Common topics include self-esteem, career doubts, grief, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses specific struggles such as postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder and symptoms linked to ADHD. In sessions Kim listens without judgement and follows the pace the client sets. She adopts a non-directive stance - that means she reflects, asks questions and helps people find their own solutions rather than telling them what to do.

The work often focuses on building resilience and clearer thinking about next steps. Kim is familiar with issues around attachment, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and problems stemming from abandonment or migration. She also helps people who face burnout or compassion fatigue and those wrestling with life purpose or a midlife crisis.

Her style is plainspoken and steady. Meetings can be practical, with attention to everyday coping strategies. Kim aims to make sessions feel manageable and relevant to what someone needs right now.

Client-centred work online and how it helps

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens attentively, reflects what is said and helps the client find their own understanding and choices. This approach suits people coping with anxiety, low mood, relationship questions or a sense of being stuck.

Because the process is collaborative, the therapist and client discuss what feels most useful as therapy progresses. They will consider goals, preferences and what methods fit best, and adjust the way they work together over time. That collaborative planning helps shape sessions in a way that matches the person’s needs.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see visual cues and hold fuller conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when video is difficult or less comfortable. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping the focus on steady progress.

What issues can this counsellor help with?

Kim helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career doubts. She also addresses grief, parenting concerns, eating issues and compassion fatigue.

What kind of therapy approach does she use?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person find their own solutions. Sessions are non-directive and paced to the individual's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life difficulties.

What are her credentials and location?

Kim is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. She practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 15 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Afrikaans

Contacting Kim

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Kim Welch, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred work online and how it helps

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety